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CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE

During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Classical Roman
Antique Bust of Young Napoleon, Carved Carrera Marble
Antique Bust of Young Napoleon, Carved Carrera Marble

Antique Bust of Young Napoleon, Carved Carrera Marble

Located in Bradenton, FL

Antique Grand Tour Carved Carrera Marble Bust of Young Napoleon posing as Caesar, Circa 1880. A finely carved antique bust of Napoleon, crafted from Carrera marble around 1880. This ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD
Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD

Antique Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, Possibly Venus, 1st-3rd Century AD

Located in Doha, QA

A captivating Roman marble head of a Goddess, possibly Venus, dating from the 1st–3rd century AD, exquisitely carved and presented on a bespoke marble pedestal styled as a classical ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Polished Roman Marble Head of a Satyr
Polished Roman Marble Head of a Satyr

Polished Roman Marble Head of a Satyr

Located in London, GB

This finely polished Roman marble head of a satyr is an impressive and characterful sculpture. Depicted with full, parted lips, with teeth visible in between, a pointed goat’s ear, t...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Marble Statue
Marble Statue

Marble Statue

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A large (almost life-sized) antique Carrara marble statue of a Roman legionary. Dressed in typical Roman soldier costume and with sword and shield in ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

2nd Century AD Roman Marble Relief Sculpture with Theatre Mask
2nd Century AD Roman Marble Relief Sculpture with Theatre Mask

2nd Century AD Roman Marble Relief Sculpture with Theatre Mask

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Relief with theatre mask Ancient Rome, 2nd century AD Marble 51 cm height. Provenance - Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in the 1980s – 1990s. - Private collection, Lond...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy
Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

Sculpture of Large Male Torso Classical Style- made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Torso maschile imponente, peso circa kg 800, scolpito su marmo bianco Carrara poggiante su base travertino Romano ispirato al Doriforo che si trova agli uffizi di Firenze. Original m...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture
Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture

Antique Black & White Alabaster Lotus Flower Pendant Light, Top Quality Fixture

Located in Lisse, NL

Top-class antique light fixture with a stunning hand-carved alabaster shade, brass chains and an alabaster canopy. Thanks to its unique design and generous size, this antique alabas...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century
Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy. The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy
Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy

Medusa on trapezoid with griffin carved from carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Original white Carrara marble sculpture. Sculpture of Head of Medusa type Rondanini placed on trapezoid with griffin and capital inspired by the model of Giustiniani collection, Torl...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Bust Octavian Augustus in white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Bust Octavian Augustus in white Carrara marble -made in Italy

Bust Octavian Augustus in white Carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, emperor bust, Octavian bust, Octavian Augustus bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Marcus Aurel...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Marble

Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad
Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

Located in London, GB

This poetic fragment depicting a dancing maenad dates to the Roman Imperial Period, and likely once formed part of a large vessel or cinerary urn. Gracefully carved, the female figur...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Garden Lions
Pair of Antique Garden Lions

Pair of Antique Garden Lions

Located in Sheffield, MA

The pair of French hand-carved antique garden stone lions are crouching and are made of stone. The dimensions are for the slightly larger of th...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust
Roman Style Solid Marble Bust

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Roman Style Solid Marble Bust This bust measures: 15 wide x 10 deep x 23 inches high This piece is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, den...

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20th Century American Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum
A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum

A Grand Tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A bronze on a marble column after Giovanni Bologna, depicting the Roman god Mercury messenger of the gods flying through the air raised on a path of air made by the mouth of a cherub...

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1850s French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Wood Frieze, Early 19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This antique italian wood frieze, hand carved and named "half a palm", still has traces of lacquer, silver and gold, almost erased by time. It can also be the base of a lamp. ref. ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Roman Bronze Figure of Hygeia
Roman Bronze Figure of Hygeia

Roman Bronze Figure of Hygeia

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hygeia was the daughter of the god Asklepius and the personification of health and hygiene. Here she is depicted wearing a long chiton that fans out at the hem, with a himation wrapp...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Italian Roman Sculpture of the David

Located in New York, NY

A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Icarus Statue on Stone Fragment
Icarus Statue on Stone Fragment

Icarus Statue on Stone Fragment

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Well rendered depiction of Icarus, in brown stained terracotta on an angular stone base. Statue is signed but it is difficult to interpret the signature. It appears to be "Faffa Ales...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius
Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius

Vintage Boho Cast Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage bust of a youthful Marcus Aurelius is a masterful example of Neoclassical revival design. Crafted from high-quality cast marble, the sculpture captures the serene expression and iconic, deeply textured curls synonymous with Greco-Roman antiquity. The smooth, polished finish of the bust provides a sophisticated contrast to the heavily distressed black wooden plinth upon which it rests. This intentional juxtaposition of classical form and rustic weathering makes it an ideal statement piece for those who appreciate a curated, academic aesthetic with a hint of bohemian flair. Measuring 8.5" wide, 8.5" deep, and 14.5" tall, this sculptural head is perfectly scaled to anchor a curated bookshelf, an entryway console, or an executive study. It is in great vintage condition, displaying minor surface scuffs and an authentic patina that only serves to enhance its storied character. The distressed finish on the base adds a layer of historic depth, suggesting a piece that has been cherished across generations. Whether anchoring a traditional gallery or adding a timeless touch to a modern home, this Marcus Aurelius bust...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Wing Sculpture on Iron Base, Italy, 1860

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

An angel lost a wing... and I picked it up for Christmas time...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal
Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal

Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal

Located in Tilburg, NL

Wonderful large horse head in plaster. Big scale and great details and patina. The white plaster creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadows. Shows great movement in the way the head is depicted. Reminiscent of equivalent plaster casts of horse heads from the Parthenon frieze...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Boxwood

Bust Apollon
Bust Apollon

Bust Apollon

$653Sale Price|20% Off

Bust Apollon

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful glazed terracotta bust of Apollon. This beautiful and elegant off-white bust made in Spain around the 50’s will be a prominent element of your dec...

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20th Century Spanish Classical Roman Sculptures

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Plaster

Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD
Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD

Extremely Rare Roman Glass Fragment with Iridescent Patina – 1st–4th Century AD

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable and rare fragment of ancient Roman glass, dating from the 1st to 4th century AD. The glass is preserved in excellent condition and displays a stunning natural iridescent...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Glass

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo clothed with a cloak embraces Daphne from behind, who is fleeing from him and has already frozen into a ...

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1860s German Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Porcelain

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd
Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd

By Karl Springer

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This cast stone female torso was purchased in 1983 from the Karl Springer showroom in 1983. We have the original receipt for the purchase which where the torso was displayed in Honol...

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1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust
18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust

18th century Venus de’ Medici Bronze Bust

Located in Stockholm, SE

An 18th century Venus de’ Medici bronze bust, mounted on a later 19th century marble base. It has a beautiful rich slightly worn dark brown patina. Venus...

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18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Plaster

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Augustus Caesar Bust By Antonio Frilli

By Antonio Frilli

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Bust of Augustus Caesar by Antonio Frilli. White marble bust is on a black plinth. Antonio Frilli was a Florentine sculptor who specialized in ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy
Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy

Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Head of Medusa, the most famous gorgon in Greek mythology. Made from a mixture of marble powder and polyester resin, called reconstituted marble. dall'aspetto , molto simile al vero ...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

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Composition

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Multi-Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Titus Domitian
18th-19th Century Neoclassical Multi-Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Titus Domitian

18th-19th Century Neoclassical Multi-Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Titus Domitian

Located in New York, NY

A striking late 18th-early 19th century bust of the Roman Emperor Titus Domitian. The head is made from hand carved white Carrara marble, the tunic and t...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Alabaster, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

TOGATUS STATUETTE, A Roman marble togatus. 2nd-3rd century AD.
TOGATUS STATUETTE, A Roman marble togatus. 2nd-3rd century AD.

TOGATUS STATUETTE, A Roman marble togatus. 2nd-3rd century AD.

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

TOGATUS STATUETTE Depicting a male figure dressed in a toga and himation, held by his right hand. Presence of a prop on the right thigh, implying that this fragment was part of a sta...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"
Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"

Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"

By A. Durenne

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

They are in Miami. We offer free shipping in Florida. They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" In the photos you can see a pair of lions of...

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1880s French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Iron

A Plaster Bust of Seneca
A Plaster Bust of Seneca

A Plaster Bust of Seneca

Located in Atlanta, GA

Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, dramatist, and in one work, satirist, from the pos...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century
A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large Terracotta Statue of Discobolus, 19th Century A Terracotta statue of the classical Greek 'Discobolus" by Myron. This particular figure is modelled after the 2nd century Roma...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

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Terracotta

Ancient Roman, 2nd Century AD. Torso of Venus in Thassos marble
Ancient Roman, 2nd Century AD. Torso of Venus in Thassos marble

Ancient Roman, 2nd Century AD. Torso of Venus in Thassos marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Torso of Venus Ancient Rome · 2nd century AD Thassos marble 87 cm with the stand. Condition: Good state of preservation. The torso remains as a single block, although it has lost...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens
Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens

Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens

Located in London, GB

Large Pair of Bronze Classical Maidens Holding A Urn These originally were part of a Fountain But could be used as Free Standing Sculptures and Wired to a Fountain

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20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base
Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Roman Style Gesso over Plaster Carved Head of Jupiter on Circular Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Roman style gesso over plaster carved head of the god Jupiter on circular base. Emanating the grandeur of ancient Rome, this verist representation of the god Jupiter, intricately c...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Plaster

Roman She-wolf, Grand Tour, Antique Bronze, Late 19th Century
Roman She-wolf, Grand Tour, Antique Bronze, Late 19th Century

Roman She-wolf, Grand Tour, Antique Bronze, Late 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Roman Wolf, large antique patinated bronze of the Capitoline she-wolf, on a green marble base. This sculpture illustrates the legend of the founding of ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour
Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour

Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma

The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar formally known as Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback
Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback

Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This dramatic sculpture depicts a triumphant mounted figure mid-charge, rendered in a weathered gray finish that echoes aged bronze. With one hand raised in victory and the other com...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cast Stone Corbels
Cast Stone Corbels

Cast Stone Corbels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Classical style figural cast stone corbels. Each depicting a child supporting a shepherds shelf with garland swags. Dimensions: Height 48", width...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century
Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century

Flying Mercury, After Giambologna, Bronze Lamp, 19th Century

By Giambologna

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze sculpture "Flying Mercury", after Giambologna, mounted as a lamp, on a green marble column base decorated with a bronze frieze, with allegories of the Arts. Wear and tear ...

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19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Laurel Wreath
Bronze Laurel Wreath

Bronze Laurel Wreath

$560Sale Price|20% Off

Bronze Laurel Wreath

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Some years ago I found this bronze laurel wreath: I liked it, I bought and placed it on a beautiful marble head. ref. O/6843.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust
18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

18th Century Italian Roman Emperor Marble Bust

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful, albeit heavily distressed stone bust depicting an authoritarian man on a pedestal. Softly colored grey stone with many details intact including draping on tunic, eyes, bea...

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18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen
Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen

Large Imperial Black Porphyry specimen

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Rare and Large Imperial Black Porphyry architectural fragment partially polished, 23,5 x 15 x 12 cm Porfido Nero is a rare Black Variety of Imperial Porphyry from Gebel Dokhan (th...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Porphyry

Ancient Roman Aphrodite crouching sculpture in marble
Ancient Roman Aphrodite crouching sculpture in marble

Ancient Roman Aphrodite crouching sculpture in marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Aphrodite crouching sculpture. Ancient Rome · 1st–2nd century AD. Marble. 173 cm total height with the stand. Provenance - Private collection, C.M., Leuven, Belgium. Acquired on ...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome
Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome

Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome

Located in London, GB

This exquisite antique Italian micro-mosaic plaque depicts the Piazza della Rotunda in Rome, with the Pantheon at its centre. The portrayal is particularly important, as it shows the...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Stucco head of a roman figure
Stucco head of a roman figure

Stucco head of a roman figure

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.

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1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Hadrian sculpture, Hadrian head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Hadrian art, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Portrait head of Hadrian carved on...

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Marble

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer
"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

"Galata Morente" Sculpture in Bronze, sign: F. Barbedienne Fonduer

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

F. Barbedienne fonduer Ferdinand Barbedienne (6 August 1810 – 21 March 1892) was a French metalworker and manufacturer, who was well known as a bronze founder. The son of a small farmer from Calvados, he started his career as a dealer in wallpaper in Paris. In 1838 he went into partnership with Achille Collas (1795-1859), who had just invented a machine to create miniature bronze replicas of statues. Together they started a business selling miniatures of antique statues from museums all over Europe, thus democratising art and making it more accessible to households.[2] From 1843 they extended their scope by reproducing the work of living artists and also diversified by making enamelled household objects. With the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war in 1870 the firm briefly had to switch to cannon founding owing to the shortage of metals but resumed business afterwards. Following Barbedienne's death in 1892, he was buried in the Père-Lachaise cemetery and the firm was carried on by his nephew Gustave Leblanc until 1952. Among the principal artists reproduced by the firm were Antoine Louis Barye and Auguste Rodin. The Dying Galata (Italian: Galata morente...

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1870s French Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Plaster Bust of Homer After Hellenistic Work of Antiquity
Antique Plaster Bust of Homer After Hellenistic Work of Antiquity

Antique Plaster Bust of Homer After Hellenistic Work of Antiquity

Located in Kent, CT

An antique plaster bust of Homer, modeled after a Hellenistic prototype from antiquity. The sculptural form captures the poet’s deeply set eyes, furrowed brow, and flowing beard with...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

English 20th Century Stone Bust of Alexander the Great
English 20th Century Stone Bust of Alexander the Great

English 20th Century Stone Bust of Alexander the Great

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English, early 20th century or very late 19th century, bust of Alexander the Great to add Classical beauty to any garden or art collection. The solid, reconstituted stone–a concrete ...

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20th Century English Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze model of Diana the Huntress
Bronze model of Diana the Huntress

Bronze model of Diana the Huntress

Located in London, GB

A bronze model of Diana the Huntress, French, c.1900, after the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828).

Category

20th Century French Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury
Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury

Ancient Roman Bronze Figure of Mercury

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Roman deity Mercury was the god of commerce, communication, and travelers. He is the equivalent of Hermes from the Greek pantheon, and due to his association with communication ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2
Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2

Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of cast metal knight figures exudes old-world grandeur, each standing tall in intricately detailed armor with a raised flag bearing a heraldic crest. Their mirrored stances...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Classical Roman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, LAGU, F. Barbedienne Foundry, and Massimo Marcomini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $3,210.